The future is not in CC but in offering choices

i'm sure adobe factored in backlash not level. if want direct people believe better offering don't force on them. 1 risks alienation. i've seen companies had great product lose large portions of market share taking way or hwy approach. aol comes mind microsoft , extent apple. people nature locked system rebel , no more evident in creative sector. adobe risks here becoming little dictator. , no matter how software people wont touch in fear of social aleination. new start might have chanse in hopes giant killer. people , underdogs. way adbe down 2 bucks share since monday.

we appreciate loyalty , apologize unfortunate support experience. adobe has team of professionals here ensure support needs met in timely , efficient manner.  take opportunity thank input , make aware have options adobe continue make cs6 available perpetual license via electronic download can continue using existing software.   while acknowledging concerns have expressed, please let me take moment address them ensure have up-to-date information.  

one of key advantages of moving cloud based model our customers pay membership , receive latest creative cloud product versions , updates developed. there ongoing value creative cloud, whereas perpetual license products last updated year ago. perpetual licenses have fixed value on time, whereas creative cloud membership delivers access new versions , new features developed. you can purchase single-app membership plan; however, more cost effective purchase creative cloud complete individual plan, gives access our popular desktop app's , services. creative cloud teams option includes additional storage, centralized deployment apps , bundled *expert support services. *in-depth how-to , workflow questions; product feature questions; 1:1 training cs6 products,  assistance special projects

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